CVE-2018-14055
UnknownEPSS 1.46%
Last modified
CVE-2018-14055 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. ZNC before 1.7.1-rc1 does not properly validate untrusted lines coming from the network, allowing a non-admin user to escalate his privilege and inject rogue values into znc.conf.. EPSS estimates a 1.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
ZNC before 1.7.1-rc1 does not properly validate untrusted lines coming from the network, allowing a non-admin user to escalate his privilege and inject rogue values into znc.conf.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Znc | Znc | <= 1.7.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
References
- https://github.com/znc/znc/commit/a7bfbd93812950b7444841431e8e297e62cb524ePatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/znc/znc/commit/d22fef8620cdd87490754f607e7153979731c69dPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201807-03Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4252Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/znc/znc/commit/a7bfbd93812950b7444841431e8e297e62cb524ePatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/znc/znc/commit/d22fef8620cdd87490754f607e7153979731c69dPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201807-03Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4252Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-14055?
ZNC before 1.7.1-rc1 does not properly validate untrusted lines coming from the network, allowing a non-admin user to escalate his privilege and inject rogue values into znc.conf.
How severe is CVE-2018-14055?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-14055 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-14055?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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